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Stray Dog Strength Rack Evolution
First “rack-bench system” installed in 2001 Stray Dog Strength/The Equipment Guys were one of the original pioneers of the “Rack-Bench System” which we were working on in 1998 and was...
Stray Dog Strength Rack Evolution
First “rack-bench system” installed in 2001 Stray Dog Strength/The Equipment Guys were one of the original pioneers of the “Rack-Bench System” which we were working on in 1998 and was...

Cable Machines
Introduction Cable training has some advantages over free weight training with dumbbells, barbells and kettlebells the first is set up time and a small learning curve. Cable machines take very...
Cable Machines
Introduction Cable training has some advantages over free weight training with dumbbells, barbells and kettlebells the first is set up time and a small learning curve. Cable machines take very...

What is an ATR unit and how did it come into co...
Introduction ATR stands for Auxiliary Training Rack which was an idea that was born after speaking to hundreds of coaches about how to more efficiently use their floor space. The...
What is an ATR unit and how did it come into co...
Introduction ATR stands for Auxiliary Training Rack which was an idea that was born after speaking to hundreds of coaches about how to more efficiently use their floor space. The...

The Impact of Flooring on Acoustics in Athletic...
introduction Athletic facilities are growing in popularity across the country as demand for more wellness and physical activity increases. The types of activities people engage in for exercise, as well...
The Impact of Flooring on Acoustics in Athletic...
introduction Athletic facilities are growing in popularity across the country as demand for more wellness and physical activity increases. The types of activities people engage in for exercise, as well...

Rack Cable Machine Attachments
Introduction Stray Dog Strength has been a pioneer of the rack-bench system since its conception in the 1990’s, we noticed that many facilities were wasting space by having machines that...
Rack Cable Machine Attachments
Introduction Stray Dog Strength has been a pioneer of the rack-bench system since its conception in the 1990’s, we noticed that many facilities were wasting space by having machines that...

What’s the real difference between rubber and u...
introduction Fitness spaces have come a long way from the days of sweaty dungeon gyms full of rugged equipment and loud cast iron plates crashing onto the floor. These days...
What’s the real difference between rubber and u...
introduction Fitness spaces have come a long way from the days of sweaty dungeon gyms full of rugged equipment and loud cast iron plates crashing onto the floor. These days...

Why every station should have a Glute Ham Roller.
Glute Ham roller Exersises Glute Ham Rollers are useful for many exercises and can be a great transition tool for athletes who have not developed enough posterior chain strength to...
Why every station should have a Glute Ham Roller.
Glute Ham roller Exersises Glute Ham Rollers are useful for many exercises and can be a great transition tool for athletes who have not developed enough posterior chain strength to...

A simplified way of organizing sprint training
SPeed/Sprint training split and novelty in sprinting Simple split to think about how to organize sprinting as part of your training: 1. Acceleration 2. Max Velocity Think about this as...
A simplified way of organizing sprint training
SPeed/Sprint training split and novelty in sprinting Simple split to think about how to organize sprinting as part of your training: 1. Acceleration 2. Max Velocity Think about this as...

More thoughts on the issues of Velocity Based T...
Definitions Traits Mean Velocity Absolute Strength < 0.5 m/s Accelerative Strength 0.5-0.75 m/s Strength Speed 0.75-1.0 m/s Speed Strength 1.0-1.3 m/s Starting Strength 1.3 m/s This is nonsense. What does...
More thoughts on the issues of Velocity Based T...
Definitions Traits Mean Velocity Absolute Strength < 0.5 m/s Accelerative Strength 0.5-0.75 m/s Strength Speed 0.75-1.0 m/s Speed Strength 1.0-1.3 m/s Starting Strength 1.3 m/s This is nonsense. What does...

My 8-Step Return-to-Sport Checklist
My 8 step return-to-sport checklist There is a massive disconnect between rehab and sport. This checklist solves that. Step 1: When you push a sled forward, your knees have to go...
My 8-Step Return-to-Sport Checklist
My 8 step return-to-sport checklist There is a massive disconnect between rehab and sport. This checklist solves that. Step 1: When you push a sled forward, your knees have to go...

The Better you are backward, the more protected...
Imagine two athletes at the base of a hill, told to run up the hill backward. Now imagine that Athlete A zooms past Athlete B. In fact, Athlete B looks completely awkward...
The Better you are backward, the more protected...
Imagine two athletes at the base of a hill, told to run up the hill backward. Now imagine that Athlete A zooms past Athlete B. In fact, Athlete B looks completely awkward...

What is the difference between an ATR and Alpha...
ATR systems allow you to have a cable machine that you can add attachments as they are made with our modular rack parts. ATR systems are designed to be cable...
What is the difference between an ATR and Alpha...
ATR systems allow you to have a cable machine that you can add attachments as they are made with our modular rack parts. ATR systems are designed to be cable...